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Macleod

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Macleod in 2021 than any other occupation.

Macleod's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Macleod's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

Derived from the two Census questions:

'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'

Occupation of employment
Macleod - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Heidelberg West - Bellfield %Number%Heidelberg West - Bellfield %2016 to 2021
Managers51814.310.241712.47.5+101
Professionals1,26034.729.11,09132.321.6+169
Technicians and Trades Workers40711.212.042812.714.1-22
Community and Personal Service Workers3609.913.53109.214.3+50
Clerical and Administrative Workers51614.210.551015.112.0+6
Sales Workers2356.56.52808.37.8-46
Machinery Operators And Drivers1052.96.91153.48.1-10
Labourers1734.89.21875.612.4-15
Not stated or inadequately described561.52.4341.02.3+21
Total employed persons aged 15+3,626100.0100.03,376100.0100.0+249
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Macleod in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,260 people or 34.7%)
  • Managers (518 people or 14.3%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (516 people or 14.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,294 people in total or 63.3% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Heidelberg West - Bellfield employed 29.1% in Professionals; 10.2% in Managers; and 10.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Macleod and Heidelberg West - Bellfield were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (34.7% compared to 29.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (14.3% compared to 10.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (4.8% compared to 9.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (2.9% compared to 6.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Macleod increased by 250 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Macleod were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+169 persons)
  • Managers (+101 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+50 persons)

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